Favorite Whisky

[Eauboy]

I've found that the most expensive, longest aged, most well-known whiskies are rarely the ones that interest me the most. Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a perfect example. I have a bottle which someone gave me as a gift. It's really smooth but, to me at least, entirely forgettable.

Ten or twelve years of aging seems to be a sweet spot. Lots of character, but nowhere near as expensive as the longer-aged bottles that bloom in price.

Balvenie Caribbean Cask
MacCallan Fine Oak (10 year)
Auchentoshan 12 and (OMG) Three Wood
Iwai ("Tradition" white label)


Sorry for any misspellings. I'm at work and don't want to Google Whisky.

 

[BenAigen]

I've found that the most expensive, longest aged, most well-known whiskies are rarely the ones that interest me the most. Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a perfect example. I have a bottle which someone gave me as a gift. It's really smooth but, to me at least, entirely forgettable.

Ten or twelve years of aging seems to be a sweet spot. Lots of character, but nowhere near as expensive as the longer-aged bottles that bloom in price.

Balvenie Caribbean Cask
MacCallan Fine Oak (10 year)
Auchentoshan 12 and (OMG) Three Wood
Iwai ("Tradition" white label)


Sorry for any misspellings. I'm at work and don't want to Google Whisky.

Johnnie Walker Blue is a very expensive blend of many whiskies, and in my opinion not worth the price, this whisky has no age statement, this means that any age whisky is used in this blend, so not one of my drinks.

Anything over 10 years old as a Single Malt is good and the examples that you give of two Speyside malts, The Balvenie and The Macallan, and a really nice Lowland Single Malt in the Auchentoshan are really excellent single malts. If you can find a cask strength bottle of Scotch Single Malt I think you will be in for a delightful surprise.

Ben

 

[Gutwrench]

Which is worse - the fact that it is not Japanese, or the lamentable fact that this is your last bottle?

That it’s the last one.

Aside from sake I’m not sure I’ve had any Japanese liquor. ?

 

[AustinIllini]

Drinking the Wild Turkey 101 this evening. Amazing bourbon for the price point.

 

[Silencio]

Drank a bit of the Irish Yellow Spot last night. It's an excellent drink so far. I'd recommend the Green Spot too.

I have not tried the Red Spot yet, would be interested in hearing about it.

My current bottle of whiskey is a Green Spot. It's so good. I honestly haven't ventured forth much beyond the usual Irish distillers, so I'm glad to travel some new and interesting ground. Also makes a nice break from my usual preferred peaty Islays.

 

[retta283]

My current bottle of whiskey is a Green Spot. It's so good. I honestly haven't ventured forth much beyond the usual Irish distillers, so I'm glad to travel some new and interesting ground. Also makes a nice break from my usual preferred peaty Islays.

Wish I could get ahold of another bottle of it. I've since finished my Yellow Spot, fantastic. I'd recommend trying that one if you like the whole Green Spot bottle.

 

[firedept]

When I did drink my whiskey of choice was Crown Royal.

 

[AustinIllini]

About halfway through my bottle of McAllan 12. I think I prefer bourbon overall to Scotch.

 

[M5RahuL]

If it's Bourbon :

Or,

One of my fav Scotches :

And ( always have a few of these handy... )

 

[D.T.]

If it's Bourbon :

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Unless it's a Rye ...

 

[0388631]

Japanese whiskey in the style of scotch also isn't scotch. To be scotch it has to be distilled and matured in Scotland.

 

[M5RahuL]

Unless it's a Rye ...

I prefer the spicy tones of rye over the sweetness of corn mash ?

Matter of taste and preferences

 

[0388631]

What's your preference for rye whiskey got to do with bourbon?

 

[BenAigen]

Japanese whiskey in the style of scotch also isn't scotch. To be scotch it has to be distilled and matured in Scotland.

Also - it has to be 3 years old before it is called whisky (Scotch) - for the first 3 years it's called New Make Spirit.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

My current bottle of whiskey is a Green Spot. It's so good. I honestly haven't ventured forth much beyond the usual Irish distillers, so I'm glad to travel some new and interesting ground. Also makes a nice break from my usual preferred peaty Islays.

If you like Green Spot, then might I suggest that you try Yellow Spot. It is excellent.

Re age: I realise that I have come to prize the quality of smoothness, in cognac, red wine, port, and indeed, whiskey (or whisky).

That means, in practice, that 12 year old whiskies are often not smooth enough for me; I prefer whiskies that come in at 14-15-17 years (but, yes, the prices do tend to become mouth watering once you hit 19-20 years.)

 

[D.T.]

From a previous discussion (oddly enough, in PRSI ...), re: Rye vs. Bourbon (and the Old Fashion)

I switched over from more traditional Angostura bitters, to their Orange bitters, that little additional citrus/orange hint is pretty fantastic, even if you're already (and you should be), using a little squeeze / garnish of orange peel. I've also been using light brown sugar, this great organic brand, that touch of molasses adds a nice extra layer.

Occasionally, I'll do a rye change up on an Old Fashion, especially if I go a little sweeter with the base. Yeah, I totally understand the rye preference on occasion.

 

[Sean__Wong]

Bought two bottles,
First one disappeared too quickly

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[Madhatter32]

I am not an expert but a have sampled a few quality single malts in my day. I like most of them to be honest but I think my favorite scotch is Oban 14. It is very smooth with very little smoke and spice. It also has some fruity notes which I do not get in many of the others I have tried. I recommend it.

 

[Madhatter32]

Today, I am sampling Lagavulin 16 which I received as a gift. Very different from the Oban, which is my favorite but also very good. It's very peaty with moderate smoke. Lot's of subtle flavors. Recommended.

 

[Cheffy Dave]

I have really started enjoying whiskey over the last few years. According to some industry experts, they now see it fast becoming the new social drink and profits indicate this. Bourbon and whiskey companies are seeing accelerated growth in recent years because of the cost of other beverages.
So what is your favorites?
Here is mine.

Jeffersons 30 year, Makers Mark 46

 

[Magoo1979]

Eagle Rare is my go to bourbon. Blanton’s is not bad was well!

 

[Mr Kram]

Current state of the library.

 

[Crazy Badger]

This is very good for the price

 

[dmr727]

Current state of the library.

Holy s***! I'll be right over.

 

[Euroamerican]

Had some Angel's Envy about a week ago.. A really nice and smooth bourbon. I think it was about US$50.00 per 500ml bottle. Too expensive for my regular sippin, but nice for a special occasion.